The Monstrous Media
In recent years, media has transformed in its capacity as a news source. Media formerly focused primarily on applicable political issues such as tax concerns, budget cuts in the public school system, and other significant problems. With various media platforms now dominating the market such as Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube, one would think that important news such as the Colorado movie theater shootings would spread to more people and thus have a more profound and informative impact on people everywhere. Most unfortunately, these media platforms have instead brought to the forefront news of Justin Bieber’s visits to local neighborhood places and Lindsay Lohan’s repetitive and highly unsuccessful visits to drug rehabilitation. This seemingly important news has also graced the covers of magazines everywhere, which has lead to even more people wasting their time with the world of entertainment rather than investing themselves in the improvement of this stagnant and even regressing country. While it cannot be denied that the work of the Gregory Brothers and Antoine Dodson is humorous, in these current, shameful political and financial climates, laughter must be put aside in favor of the greater good: restoring this temple of tolerance (the United States) back to its former glory. It is with great hope that during this crucial election year, the American people put aside the relatively insignificant issues of Justin Bieber’s supposed fatherhood and rehash the golden age that this country has so enjoyed in the past. Only when this country and the people that live in it are politically and economically strong should we return to the humorous works of the auto – tuning industry.
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I agree with your point that people should stay focus on the significant issues that affects our lives rather than be entertained by the irrelevant media on celebrities. After watching the videos and reading the articles, it certainly did not affect me in any way other than getting a few laughs off them. However, a grave factor that restricts the notion of tending to our national affairs is the fact that humans are self-centered beings. They care about their own benefits and refuse to sacrifice it for the sake of others, more often than not – why, we have over 5000 lobbyist parties hired by large corporations to fight for their benefits. Until an event where everyone’s attitudes become united, it is unlikely that we will “[restore] this temple of tolerance.”
I wholeheartedly agree with your statement, “Only when this country and the people that live in it are politically and economically strong should we return to the humorous works of the auto – tuning industry.” However I do believe that people need time for leisure, a break from an otherwise monotonous day. Nonetheless, I am afraid that our generation seeks entertainment that is not lasting and really has no cultural benefit. In many ways I wish we could go back to the times when operas, plays, and symphonies were the forms of entertainment for the people. It seems that these forms of entertainment both enrich and entertain. Of course, many of us today cannot sit through a 3 hour long play. What has changed and has it been for the better? I think that sometimes, especially in New York, we all need to slow down and enjoy the show. We don’t always need to be entertained.